T.G.I Friday's Gloria Outlets

Since not that much restaurants in Gloria Outlets. This is the best restaurant by far and its located at the  corner of ground floor. First impressions; As we entered the restaurant, we found the signature of this dining place. Wooden with red leather sofa, slogans and posters adorned the walls. The restaurant is very spacious, the decor was as usual, it is casual dining sophisticated modern touch and yet exceptionally well done. The divide between restaurant or the grill and bar works well. There is also a outdoor dining for someone who are smoking.

Moving on the menu; We decided to try their garlic and basil bruschetta a slightly a bit cold nevertheless it was delicious with the hint of caramelise balsamic vinegar.

We also try the tropical splash shrimp salad its simply refreshing.

Since Friday's are well know for various of drinks and cocktails. We choose a non alcoholic drinks; A strawberry lemonade crush without red bull, triple berry smoothie, and coke zero.

For the entree; We order the Bacon cheeseburger served with fries it was huge!

Net up is the Championship barbecue ribs with sauce at the top, compliment with additional sauce. I choose the rib eye steak with mushroom sauce, serves with grilled vegetables and mashed potato.The ribs was delicious and my steak was excellent; nice and season and flavorful.

When you order the grill menu. You can have the grilled lobster tail for additional NT$490. And this is my favorite part. The lobster was very fresh, sweet and tender, nice season as well.

And for the finale, we had the mocha mud pie pops. Our server was excellent her smiling feels comfortable talking at her. The dishes are decent size though and the prices are still high.

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T.G.I Friday's GLORIA OUTLETS 華泰名品城

No. 189, Chunde Rd, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan

Tel No: 03-287-0878

Website: http://www.tgifridays.com.tw/

Rick's Classic American Hamburger

I have not been in any american burger restaurant for almost more than year. But when I am craving something for burger. We went to Mos Burger to get a little bit healthier and freshly made burger. I hate to even have to write this, I didn't want to give an awful reviews especially to such a fast food but this restaurant was worth a visit and the service was good too.

Located onto busy and bustling road know as Guangfu Road. Rick's Classic American Hamburger was a pleasant surprise. The decor was Americana in style very simple, bright, clean and has a retro atmosphere. It offers burgers, hot dogs, steak, fries, shakes name a few and they also have a few side dishes.

Our waitress quickly came up speak english very well so the language barrier will not be a problem for foreign customers then took our orders. We got a vegetables salad  which is an item off their special meal menu including drinks and fries with ice cream for classic american grill.

My chilli cheese burger with fries was arrived. It was just so meaty and rich with strong, intense flavors coming from the fresh chopped onion and caramelized chili sauce. The patties were obviously homemade and it was a bit oily. That's ok since once in while having a bit greasy meal on my palate, I still enjoyed it and absolutely delish.

Up next is the double cheese burger for my princess and comes with a melted cheese, pickles, onions, tomatoes, lettuce. 

Bbq short ribs a chargrilled marinated short ribs is tender, juicy and jam packed with flavour and served with coleslaw, a side of fries.

The marinated rib eye steak is definitely more tender and tasty as well. We were served a chocolate and vanilla ice to end of the meal. Before we leave the restaurant, the lady owner stopping for a chat and had a moment. Feeling curious if we are a visitors in Taiwan. We quickly response, we live just a few blocks away from here. The owner is an American married to a Taiwanese women so both locals and foreigners are welcome here. For those who wants a very authentic American food this is a great place for burger cravings. Their burgers were delicious is one of the best in Hsinchu so far. Yes, it's a bit greasy and your heart may stop once or while, but you walk out of there with a smile on your face. I'm definitely be back again to try the rocket chili dog.

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Rick's Classic American Burger
No.736 Sec 2 Guangfu Road, Hsinchu
新竹市光復路二段736號
Tel No: 035714519
Website:
http://izzyizer.wix.com/ricks-cah
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